Rocky 3 was one of the films along with Top Gun and Paul McCartney Unplugged that was played till the tape wore thin at 60 Coburn Street. Clubber Lang's 'Pain' quote was used to death by Jarvo and Im elated to find it preserved in fine digital format here. Now press play sucker!!
Its been a fantastic night. First up it was off to Brody's Christmas play....that's right, up yours Jehovah's, Brody's on stage and there's nothing you can do about it. Brilliant play, Brody played a stunning Scottish boy, Connery better watch out, there's a new khat in town. Had a great chat with Mike 'the dentist' about camper vans etc, this lead on to the fantastic holidays Laura and I had, and what brilliant love filled days they were.
Play finished, One proud farther later and then it was off to Matt's flat for some classic gaming action and look round his new pad. Its been a while since hanging out with Harding last and I have to say I don't now know why? We had some great banter, and some superb games of tennis on the wii via his enormous projection screen. Matt's flat is as crazy as he is and as polished as his hair. We then ventured north for the Alan Holdsworth gig at the Acorn - I think it was good, but need to sleep on it to be sure.
A brief meeting with Chad Wackerman (drums) and the man Alan himself afterwards topped a great night of beer, banter and reminiscing. Cardiff, gaming, videos of Mitch and memories of Ty's high rise metal heeled cowboy boots tapping down a garden path.
Why not email me clips of you jamming with The Bluetones
Jam link http://faultgame.com/images/alert1.wav
I was delighted today to see that the average views of this blog has risen slowly since its creation way back in June 07. Of course I will never publish the exact amount of 'hits' I'm getting as the folks at google and ebay would be on my case to improve their web rankings too. I was also surprised to see that I was getting a number of referrals from http://ithinkmybrainisfull.co.uk/ . On further investigation it turns out that this site is another very good and very funny online diary (blog) with some decent tramp spotting to boot.
Its complete, taxed, mot'd, insured and was running like a dream. Big thanks to Jeff Nudd for all the work and skills put in to getting this machine on the road. More pics to follow soon.
Its was Scotts birthday yesterday, a top secret party was organised by Kate and a bloody good job of it was done too. Pizza, crisps, dips, beers and Jack Daniels was the order of the day/evening, a few drinks, a few jokes and a few laughs later we decided to hit 'The Studio Bar'.
This was a great move, Eddie was keen for some Bugga action, Scott was up for some booze and shouting, Nigel got the sticks and played some mean drums, Mike turned up and was amused by the state of us all. Scott jumped out the door and snapped the gazebo, kicked in another door and then got raced down Bread Street in a wheelie Bin before lobbing it down the historic Arcade Steps.
We then hit Rammies fine food establishment where things started to turn bad, Nigel wanted to learn the origins of the staff and how they communicate with each other, Scott wanted a fight and I wanted a Kebab. We then went our separate ways, Scott and Nigel had built up a thirst in Rammies so decided another drink was needed and I decided to get home....and quick....fortune played its hand and placed a fine two wheeled machine in my path, I grasped the opportunity and made haste quick style home . The bike was parked up at the end of Gwel Lewern where it stayed all night, I went to bed where I didn't stay long as the kebab decided that rather than be digested it was best to .....Heros
Another quick post I'm afraid. No injuries to report from the BMX, off on holiday on Thursday to Lego Land, cant wait!! - I'm hoping theres models up to the standard of this one posted on the turbosport website. Note to self.....finish Top Tramps
Always been a big fan of these freestyle bmx characters - anyway got the bike bug recently with running the dog up and down the beach, decided to treat myself and have bought myself a great bmx, give it a couple of weeks and i'll be like these guys i reckon....enjoy
Too busy for anything and everything at the moment. however, had a great night at the garage with Jeff tonight.....and heres the proof
Tramp fans fear not, I know its been quiet since the 1st collection of cards was added to the site but don’t worry, series 2 and 3 are in production and will be uploaded soon.
Ive decided to record and upload some of my favorite answer phone messages starting with this amazing one left by Sven. Enjoy
This was not on my long list of items to blog, so my Golowan moan has been yet again delayed for another day...
This is Sutton Jarvis, quite possibly the coolest guy around. He has his head screwed on right. I don’t often get to speak Jarvo, usually its just a list of random text’s during international football matches...along the lines of Me: Av som, Jarvo: Indeed, Me: oouuff, Jarvo: Showers.
Anyway here we are enjoying a trip across Le Lac in sunny Sanguinet France....so much to blog about this place
Once again, I return to our old friend Red Hat Man to provide some amusement. Piccy courtesy of Mr Jigsy and I must give a big shout out to him for his dedication to the cause, and in getting such a good pic with not only the legend that is RHM (Red hat man), but also in capturing another potential tramp in our midsts at the same time.
What a brilliant night, I learnt two things tonight.
1. Jeff Nudd is a very fast car wizard and
2. George Michael is a musical, production perfectionist???? What the f???
Connected the poser to the fuel pump, fuel lines to the fuel rail and a turn of the key later......amazing. Thanks a million to Jeff for the wizardry. Turn up the sound and enjoy the roar of the blue tiger car escort car tiger......
oh yeah and George Micheal wasn't happy with the first recording Careless Whisper and the sax was recorded slowed down a semi tone.....what a gay
I was ecstatic last night to learn that Char or as she is better known as, Todd sister has created her very own blog. I hope she follows in her brothers footsteps and maintains a high standard of very interesting and informative diary entries.
read todd's sisters blog here
Thank-you Mark Davey for this excellent pic of quote “a random” Spotted on the A30.....erm.....walking. I’ll leave it to Mark to fill out the credentials, for now we'll name him A30. The Pack is taking shape but I could do with some help – please get snapping and sending.
Herbal cigarette smoke, tipsy on special brew and being the last to be kicked out of the arcade by ‘Frightening Pete’, that’s retro gaming. Super Sprint, three player solid for two hours fully boosted on all the stats (5 spanners) was the stuff of legends, Narc completed to perfection on one credit or doing the gold bar routine. No prejudice of what format these games were played on, just a bloody good laugh, that’s Old Boys Gaming. Rant over.
This guy can often be found walking the streets of Hayle, in the winter months Mr Hayle (Steptoe) can be seen with a massive amount of snot dangleling from his face.
Credentials to be filled in shortly
• Shambolicness
• Drunkeness
• Smell
• Capacity for Violence
• Capacity to scare small children
• Self Fighting tendencies
• Anecdote quota
• Attire
• Special weapon
Hello again, and sorry for the delay in posting this great email from Jason Hingley aka JAM JARS...
Please can everyone follow Mr Jars example and get working on "Top Tramps" © 2007
Todd you crazy sonbitch, this is a noble and just cause. On the other hand it is depraved and wrongheaded, but nonetheless I kind of like it!
May I be so bold as to propose a revision to your means of capturing tramps' images? Dont be coy, just be brazen! Take a photo, and if they ask what you're doing just deny it. Or say you work for the Cornishman. Or act like a tourist.
Art present I have no images of tramps (or access to them), but I will endeavor to search for old photos that may include some gems. In the meantime can I commend the following street folk/oddballs as worthy subjects for your project:
Barclay, Wooden Top, Shirley (RIP), Ashley Fry (RIP), Captain Keasty (plays an accordion and sells daffies whilst sitting on a crate outside of the Co-op), Lindsay Holloway.
PS I think you also need a Top Trump category system to classify their 'tramp credentials' May I suggest:
Shambolicness
Drunkeness
Smell
Capacity for Violence
Capacity to scare small children
Self Fighting tendencies
Anecdote quota (how many great stories can people tell about them)
Attire
Special weapon (eg for Barclay this would be his neck strung money pouch)
Good luck Todd, and until next time take care.
Not much posting recently, some great top tramps coming soon. Anyhoo this is amusing
David Beckham's new side LA Galaxy want Dec out of Ant and Dec to attend trials after the Geordie TV legend impressed chiefs with his finishing during a kickabout with Robbie Williams. (Daily Star)
That’s right, one of the top cards is number 4 in my collection. “Bag Lady” maybe a rubbish, unoriginal, over used name, but this bag lady has been lumping her sports holdall around the streets of Penzance for as long as I can remember. Not only that, but she has also be cultivating that massive loaf of dread lock hair (better pics to follow) for the last twenty years too. I was gifted this photo opportunity last Friday, I also had the chance to get a pic of her note book but bottled it. I’d like to think that she is writing a diary of the normal people of Penzance and perhaps the hair is an elaborate disguise for her camera?
This is Brian, a nice guy from Hayle, very chatty, enjoys pottery and walking about the place. Not a lot is known about Brian, but I understand he has money and plenty of it. Welcome Brian, card number 3 (but not a very good one) in Top Tramps. “Please be nice to Brian” Charlotte Barden.
All you cats out there better watch out – and I’m not talking my jazz buddies. I’m talking about those cats that insist on crapping on my front lawn. This is Sir Digby Chicken Caesar and he will pop a cap in your feline ass if you come anywhere near Barden Manor.
The closing of the bosuns has re-ignited local interest in my soap opera idea ‘The Locker’. Based on some true events and some very over the top fictitious nonsense, The Locker was going to be an over the top Eldorado style soap opera with babes, guns, fast cars, sex, drugs, dance and best of all Norman Walker aka Nigel Waller. Ive put a link below to the script to wet all you Channel 4 scouts appetites, Dragons – Im looking for £100’000 for a 20% share of my product.
For the full script so far CLICK HERE
Another brand new section on the blog – ive been meaning to note down every single crap, really crap, really really really crap and occasionally ok car Ive owned. This blog seems like the perfect place to store all this valuable information and cement it in cyber concrete for everyone to view for years to come. So please kick back and admire the wonder that is...
TDG 501, my first car – a green Morris 1000 4 door. 1957, no synchromesh in 1st gear, previously owned by Dad and Kate. This car could be unlocked with a plectrum and started without keys.
I think maybe "Red Hat Man" could also be known as "Red Shirt Man". What dya think? Cracking picture btw, very funny!
Ive spent the last week trying to learn the web programming language of CSS or cascading style sheets, most sites these day are made using them, so I guessed I should make the effort. After spending hour upon hour, running step by step through never ending tutorials to build the worlds worst looking website...I thought I had it. So, with a whole Friday night ahead of me I sat down and started to construct a new t2design website using my newly mastered skill. Like a Jedi in the clone wars I went to work ruthlessly attacking my design......I couldn't even work out how to make a simple button???? What was going on? Anyway I stuck at it, and sure enough with the theme from Record Breakers ringing in my ears I managed to put together a rather lovely looking page. Its only the start, but as that complete twat of a deputy head from humphry davy school ‘Mr Pender’ famously said “Great Oaks grow from small Acorns”
so people of the world.....and I know you’re reading – come marvel at the wonder ive created. Check it out at www.t2design.net/site – a work in progress......dedication is what you need.
That’s that then...the Bosuns Locker has closed. Saturday night saw local celeb Nigel Waller open the doors to one of the worlds stickiest, dirtiest, smelliest and hottest venues for the last time. I’ve had the pleasure to see the club scrape its way through various guises, from chart teen disco, through indie band hangout, through ‘Zetan Spore’ twisted hardcore mess, to funky breaks and beats for a more mature audience. One thing that has remained constant of course is the host, Nigel made the Bosuns and will always be the Bosuns, he is genuinely worried that he will now become lonely, old and forgotten but I’m sure he has made more friends over the past decade and a half then anybody else here hanging off the end of England.
Laura and I had a bloody great time on Saturday, it was where we met and got together so it seemed appropriate to recreate some of the events of that amazing evening 6 years ago..(almost to the day) The order of the night was wine drinking, some dancing, some piss taking, some more wine drinking, some chatting, some dancing again, some falling off of the bar, some pole dancing, some more piss taking and some snogging.
Sunday was spent lying on the sofas watching Lewis Hamilton win his first F1 race...fantastic and then a whole load of Star Wars action...more of this to come soon.
Thank-you again Nigel for all the amazing times. Club 2k this weekend then?
Date: Fri 8th June
Time: 13 Hundred Hours
Mission: Clear picture of “The Brow Baker”
Location: Penzance
Mission Status: Failure
My mission today of getting a full clear picture of ‘Brow Baker’ was thrown into utter chaos when my decoy (Scott Thompson) stepped from his previously arrange pasty ordering position directly into the aim of my camera. The Result is clear... I had two attempted shots at the target, neither of which, and I think you will agree... were successful.
I think I’ve been suffering from writers block the last few nights, I’m not sure if its a lack of things to write about or an abundance of things going through my head and not having the time to get any on here. Where is this going, well one place....and that’s to the valleys of Gwel Lewern, the strange modern, very trimmed estate I live in and to my great unique friend Richie Bashford. Richie take heed and read this, take it in and consider your wardrobe this summer.
Fire officials evacuated a building in southern Australia after a man triggered a massive shock of static electricity that caused burn marks in the carpet, a media report said Friday.
Fire officials in southern Victoria state said the man, Frank Clewer, had built up at least 30,000 volts of static electricity in his jacket simply by walking around the western city of Warrnambool, according to a report by the Australian Broadcasting Corp.
He received his first shock when he walked into a local business Thursday afternoon. "It sounded almost like a firecracker or something like that," Clewer told the ABC. "Within say around five minutes the carpet started to erupt."
Burns about 0.79 inches in diameter were left on the carpet where he had been standing, the report said. ABC did not mention if Clewer was injured.
The Country Fire Authority evacuated the building, fearing the incident might trigger electrical problems in the building, but let Clewer go, the report said.
But when he got in his car, Clewer's problems continued.
"I actually scorched a piece of plastic I had on the floor of the car," he said. Fire officials took Clewer's jacket and said it continued to give off voltage, the report said.
Calls to the Country Fire Authority rang unanswered Friday evening.
Fire official Henry Barton stated that Clewer's clothing gave off some 40,000 volts, "which," said Barton, "is one step shy of spontaneous combustion, where his clothes would have ignited."
Firefighters also apparently took possession of Clewer's jacket and put it in a closet, where it continued to give off a strong electrical current.
I'm ecstatic to say that Laura, Brody and Austen return from their holiday tomorrow. I cant remember so much solo house action for years and I think this video sums up my absolute desperation for entertainment. For all you Ford fans, I can confirm that it is the bottom hose from an early silver top mondeo.
Tonight has turned into an audio and visual feast of retro skate browsing and solid Nuno Bettencourt live performances!! Check out this guy - http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/deckcollection2/graveyard.htm
I think you will agree a truly amazing collection of decks, I think I pretty much owned the same collection of boards in my skating days..except I also had the pleasure of owner the most knackerd Phscho Stick in the universe – not the time or place to go into details but if you ever bump into Billy Mates and mention it, I guarantee a smile on his face!!
As far as Nuno is concerned, the most underrated guitarist in the world? Maybe. The most underrated musician in the world? Definitely. Schizophonic and Population-1 being his finest hours Id say
A few pledges:
Where better than here to place some personal pledges – Readers please help me maintain them.
• More Guitar – Ive already instigated this by asking for my amp back....Rohan...
• Dam Busters and Match Of The Day themes must be learnt on the piano for Euro 2008
• Find a puppy
• Stop eating takeaways and washing them down with beer
• Walk the puppy
Thursday – Pizza Patio 8/10
Friday Lunch – McDonalds 7/10
Friday – Chinese 7.5/10
Saturday – Curry Leaf 8/10
Sunday – Rammies Kebab 8.5/10
Pretty good going so far, more updates tomorrow.
England put on a mighty performance against Brazil last night, well done Scott on predicting the sports headlines “Good to be Beck” & “Beck in business” I’m gutted no-one picked up on “Shorey Beck for Good” a double player celebration whammy. We had the first ever mobile Mr B’s setup today, all went well despite the early start. This evening was the last ever night of the Bosuns Locker Night Club, it was always going to be a big night, but nothing prepared me for the amount of people trying to get in – it truly was like old times, ive not seen a que like that since Dj AJ’s Chart nights. Quote of the evening from the legendary Nigel Waller “Maybe we should do this every week”, “It was all one big joke, see you next week”.
Thank-you and Good-night Bosuns. R.I.P
Was great talking to my old mate Hoskings (Peter Hosking) today. Im super happy to announce that Pete and Carley are now the proud parents of Evie May....Hoskings, its sounds like and looks like they’ve landed the perfect daughter, nice one skins best get on the case for number two now guys. We touched on a number of subjects today, babies, Mr B’s Ice Cream Shop (more soon), Escorts and strangely enough the ‘fact’ that Lenny Kravitz once worked as a landscape gardener for Russ Abbott...yep its true and this pic proves it!!!
The Bosuns Locker breaks its last funky beat this Saturday. I’m proud to have been part of the Bosuns unique make up for 13 years or more, playing in bands ‘Entitled’, ‘Unit 13’, and ‘Bugga’ plus dj’ing as numerous acts, 4foot&choppy, Freeweelin, Austin Powers and Abba tribute nights; all were great fun. Also great fun was working with all the millions of staff that have passed through the door but most of all working with Nigel Waller (owner), one of the most outrageous and original characters in the world...such a class act is Nigel that I started to write a soap opera about him and his nightclub. The series (The Locker) was based on true events from the club, so of which are so unbelievable they couldn’t be included even in the script.
On a much sadder note, Norman Walker aka Nigel Waller was due to be played by Dominic Knutton who died last week. Dominic was the only person I know that could have pulled off such a flamboyant character, I hope Dom is now playing his Basouki and Penny Whistle some place better. Keep ironing Dom.
To the future then, good luck Nigel with the Bosuns V3.1, onwards and upwards...quite literary!!!
Lost season 3 has finished, and mighty fine it was too, so good in fact that I felt it necessary to text cousin Bill to discuss...this lead to him sending me his new Bebo page and me sending him a link to here....’Hello Bill’. A couple of minutes later I was spitting toothpaste out of my nose in a fit of giggles as I remembered one of the first sites I ever built; a site for Billy Mates... Enjoy – http://www.bonkersville.fsnet.co.uk/bill.htm
Yep that’s right, this evenings background blog writing music is supplied by the ground breaking genesis that is Syd Barrett, these songs bring back memories of marathon 8 hour jam sessions learning the guitar aged 14, right through to granddads funeral 2006. By no means a sad event, some sad moments but mostly a great day out in the sweltering heat of London with the family followed by the funniest restaurant meal ever...and that takes me full circle back to bikes...brilliant.
Today saw the official launch of Office V4.0 for Rorschach & t2design – its stunning, well done Richard Wilson and Simon on your building skills, Chris Thompson on your design skills and a big thank-you to Kate and Scott for putting up with me in Office V3.1.
Enjoy the pictures and be assured that the much needed work enthusiasm jab will start taking its immediate effect in the new undisclosed location of what is the best office so far.
You can challenge the keeper!! That’s the amazing new revelation to come out of today's match on Pro Evo 6. Having played Pro Evo at least once a day for the last six years (a merit to the game in itself) we have never once been able to challenge the goal keeper when the ball is high in the air...until today... A forth minute goal from Carrick was enough for me to take the lead and go on to win the match and the attached ‘LMB’ * trophy. The new office is nearly ready to move in to, this will boast a brand new 32” flat screen HD tv with the xbox 360 supplying the soccer ball,
I have to say I'm looking forward immensely to beating Scott on this new setup!!
* Loser Makes Beverage
Writing this with the exuberant and simultaneously hypnotic sounds of Jimi Hedrix in the background – cant believe I missed the history of rock on BBC1 last night....too busy thinking about the melon off I guess?
Hit the street of St Ives today looking for trainers for Brody, came back with a pair of cool converse with sharks on, then went to the Duchy Capri Club meeting at Flambards. The kids cried and it rained despite it being red hot and super sunny everywhere else in Cornwall. Saw a few good cars but couldn’t stay long as everyone was moody and crying – did laugh to myself when I remembered the office insult of the week ‘Gypsy Hole’ although I think this may be substituted this week for ‘Piss Kidney’.
Tonight will be my first timed attempt at a Melon Off, i will post the time in my next entry.
Last Peep Show last night, Jez pissed himself in the church and I nearly pissed myself watching him piss his self...brilliant
Took Austen to B&Q today, I will never take him to the pluming isle again!! It was like the extras in Borat - “what's this do daddy?” was asked about every single plumb fitting in the universe... Still its nice that his trouser now fit. Spent half a day at Jeffs garage fitting bits back on the never ending mk2 escort zetec project I have going on, its looking amazing and not far off being started up and there's even talk of the mot being carried out soon? (more info)
Left the garage to watch the FA Cup final at Scott and Kates – crap game, great result 1-0 to Chelsea (Drogba 116).
Its an evening in with Laura Ann Duffin, Home and Away, Blush wine and the latest episode of Lost - I wonder if Bills still a massive Lost fan?
Not a lot else happening today so I’ll sign off with a quote from the mighty Quincy ME
“The apparent cause of death was a short temper and a desperate need to solve the problems of our society”
M'great mate (and colleague) Mr Tom Barton has allowed m'self to quite literally contribute in an hilarious manner to his newly constructed blog type thing. Incredibly exciting news and other kinds of article type malarkey is sure to ensue...
Here it is, the first post of many, a blog if you will.....I believe this was once called a diary?
I'm hoping that between myself and my good colleague we can keep this 'blog' updated with amusing anecdotes and quips of daily events, tales of gloom and sorrow, events of joy and glee and perhaps the old work related fact, car story, bitch about some bitching bitch or somat and "amusing funnies".
Not a lot happening today, had a crazy hippy lunch with my sister (Kate Barden) of vegetarian tandoori cutlet and onion bhaji with lime pickle - this made my guts crazy and has since induced an unscheduled evening poo.
Had a pretty good iTunes battle with Scott in office v3.1 today - I won with The Frog Chorus, I think Scott may disagree with his Carpenters into Rainbow cross fade though.
Dion and Helena came to the office to borrow the massive bass amp, good to see them again. Updated Three S Films website for Mitch - www.threesfilms.com
Keith fitted electrics to office v4.0 - and I have to say, the best office yet by a fair distance!!
Oh yeah, Nigel phoned me last night with a definite date for closing the Bosuns - big story to follow......as well as links to the famous 'Locker' script.....which also leads to tales of woe.....another big story to follow.
Im off to slap on a Columbo and polish some car parts that arrived today
me today
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